
Model 425--16
page 14 of 16
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33 ANDERSON ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT 06457-4926
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JARVIS
6225030::.
®
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1 Connect all hydraulic hoses.
2 Connect all air hoses.
3 Turn on the power.
4
Each day,
before you begin operation, perform the
following:
4.1 Make sure that the dual anti-tie down control
handles (the front and the rear handles) are
working correctly.
Depress
one trigger, then
pause one second and depress the other trigger and
the blades should not close.
Repeat
this
procedure reversing the triggers.
Depress
both
triggers simultaneously (within one half second
of each other) and the blades should close. With
the blades closed,
release
one trigger and the
blades should open.
Continue
holding the
depressed trigger and then depress the other
trigger. The blades should not close.
Repeat
this
procedure holding the other trigger.
If the tool
malfunctions, remove it from service and report
the problem to your supervisor immediately
.
4.2 Make sure that the compressed air supply is at the
proper pressure (40--50 psi).
4.3 Make sure that 425--16 moves freely on the
balancer.
5 Making the cut.
5.1 Place 425--16 cutter around the hock of the
carcass.
5.2 Depress both triggers simultaneously to close the
blades.
5.3 Release either or both triggers to open the blades.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to Figures A--C on pages 4--6 for referenced items.
IMPORTANT:ALWAYSDISCONNECTALLHYDRAULIC
AND AIR HOSES AND SHUT THE POWER OFF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA’S LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
PROCEDURES (29 CFR 1910.147) WHEN INSTALLING
OR REMOVING A BLADE. ALWAYS DISCONNECT ALL
HYDRAULICANDAIRHOSESANDSHUT THEPOWER
OFF
IN
ACCORDANCE
WITH
OSHA’S
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES (29 CFR 1910.147)
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIRS.
IMPORTANT:
IF
YOU
ARE
PERFORMING
MAINTENANCE ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM,
DISSIPATE OR RESTRAIN THE STORED ENERGY.
1 DAILY MAINTENANCE:
Each day,
before you begin operation, perform the
following:
1.1 Check oil level of hydraulic power unit and fill
if necessary.
1.1.1 Change hydraulic fluid and filter as
necessary. Fill the oil reservoir with a
USDA approved premium grade hydraulic
fluid (viscosity: 200 S.U.S at 100
°
F / 46
ISO at 40
°
C).
Burnt smelling or foamy
fluid should be replaced immediately.
1.2 The 425--16 is equipped with dual anti-tie down
control handles (the front and the rear handles).
Check for the correct operation of the dual anti-tie
down control handles before each shift every day.
Depress
one trigger, then pause one second and
depress the other trigger and the blades should not
close.
Repeat
this procedure reversing the
triggers.
Depress
both triggers simultaneously
(within one half second of each other) and the
blades should close. With the blades closed,
release
one trigger and the blades should open.
Continue
holding the depressed trigger and then
depress the other trigger. The blades should not
close.
Repeat
this procedure holding the other
trigger.
If the tool malfunctions, repair or remove
it from service immediately
Note: Connect the air hoses and hydraulic
hoses and turn on the power to perform the
above maintenance check only.
1.3 Inspect all hoses for abrasion and replace if
necessary.
1.4 Check all fittings for leaks and tighten or replace
as necessary.
1.5 Apply
Jarvis
1315 White Grease
to the top holes
in blade and link pins (items 42 and 46).
operation and
maintenance instructions